Iranian animated film becomes box office hit in Russia PHOTO

Iranian animated film Dolphin Boy has become a box office hit in Russia with ticket sales reaching $1.8 million in only two weeks since its premiere in the country.

Dolphin Boy, released on April 7, had been on screens in 270 theatres in Russia since early June, an Iranian-based Fars news agency reported on July 13.  

“The international success for Dolphin Boy shows the Iranian animation film industry has a promising future,” Fars reported.

The film tells the story of a little boy who goes through an adventurous life in the sea after surviving a plane crash. It is a product of the Sebyan Studio, the animation department of Iran’s Owj Arts and Media Organization.

Dolphin Boy is expected to debut in Iranian cinemas in September.